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Overview

Make a real difference to people's quality of life.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice prepares you for a rewarding and diverse career in health. You'll graduate ready to improve the quality of life for people with short and long-term injuries, chronic illness, disability and mental health issues. Learn through a combination of tutorials, workshops, practical experience and online.

You'll learn:

Anatomy fundamentals

Gain essential knowledge of the human body.

Special needs practice

Use theory and practice to learn about the best ways to take care of people with special needs.

Therapy for every stage of life

Understand how to care for the old, young and everyone in between.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Maintain positive relationships with staff, management, patients and all other stakeholders.

Conduct sensory and behavioural interventions and make recommendations for home modifications.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand).

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice may be eligible to apply for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

Applicants require completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with a certain grade. International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels); or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level), Over six subjects. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English); TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing, Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.

Para estudiantes internacionales

Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with certain grade. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0; TOEFL Paper based - Overall score of 600 with 6 or better in TWE (Test of Written English); TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing; Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - Overall score of 65 with no communicative skill score less than 65; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - 185 with no less than 185 in any component; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 185 with no less than 185 in any component.